KENWOOD KDC-X896 KDC-BT852HD KDC-X496 KDC-452U KMR-SSOU CD-RECEIVER Quick Start Guide AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD Guide de dema rrage rapide REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM Guia de inicio rapido JVC KENWOOD Corporation Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CO-Receiver.
About the Quick Start Guide .......................... 2 Before use ............................................................. 3 Preparations ......................................................... 4 Basic operations .................................................. 5 Playing music (CD/USB/iPod) ......................... 6 Listening to the Pandora® Internet radio ............................... 7 Listening to the radio/HD Radio™ tuner/ SiriusXM™ Satellite Tuner. ............................
A WARNING About the discs used with this unit To prevent injuries or a fire, take the following precautions: • This unit can only play the COs with • Stop the car before operating the unit. • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. 6CAUTION • Adjust the volume so that you can hear sound outside the car. Driving with the volume adjusted to a too high level may cause an accident.
Release KENWOQO [DISP] Exiting the Demonstration mode Turn off the Demonstration mode when you use the unit for the first time after installation. (KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U only) 1 Press the Control knob to quit the Demonstration mode when the message "To cancel DEMO Press the volume knob" is displayed (approx. 15 seconds). 2 Turn the Control knob and press it when "YES" is displayed. The Demonstration mode can also be canceled in the Function Setting mode.
KDC-BT852HD [DISP] Auxiliary input Power Volume Turn the power on by pressing the [SRC] button. Press and hold [SRC] button to turn the power off. Source selection Pressing the [SRC] button repeatedly switches among sources.
Control knob Disc slot =l= =t= KENW®O USB Terminal Playing a disc Insert a disc in the Disc slot. When it is inserted, the source is switched automatically and playback starts. Music search You can search for the song you want to play. 1 Press the [ Q.] button. 2 Search for a song. Playing a USB device/ iPod Connect a USB device or iPod to the USB terminal. When it is connected, the source is switched automatically and playback starts.
KDC-BT852HD Control knob ~""" [PRESET] 9 l~§KENW® ' [S.MODE] [ ~] ===:J~ :oo I 08' I~ \lo USB Terminal Listening to the Pandora® Internet radio Install the Pandora Internet radio application in your iPhone (or Bluetooth device). Connect your iPhone to this unit using a KCA-iPl 02 (optional accessory), and then select the Pandora Internet radio source. The application starts automatically, allowing you to listen to the Pandora Internet radio.
Listening to the radio/HD Radio™ tuner/ • Selecting a tuner source allows you to recall a desired station without switching between bands and/ or tuner sources. Maximum of 6 stations can be preset in the Mix Station preset mode. Press the [SRC] button to select "HD RADIO"/ "TUNER" or "SiriusXM" (optional accessory). Selecting a band (HD Radio tuner I Tuner only) 4 Push the Control knob downward to select a band (FM or AM).
Registering a Bluetooth device You can register your Bluetooth device in this unit. Dialing a number in the phone book Dial the phone number in the phone book of your cell phone. If the phone book has not been downloaded to this unit, operate the cellphone to download it. 1 Press and hold [ (. 1button. Search for a Bluetooth device starts. It takes a while (tens of seconds or several minutes) to complete the search.
A WARNING ..... 1 ..... 2 &CAUTIO N ® ..... 4 .....4 @ (KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD only) ..... 1 (3m) 10 • The unit can only be installed in a car with a 12V DC power supply, negative ground . • If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box . I Quick Start Guide • Install this unit in the console of your vehicle.
• • • • • • • not connect the 8 connector to a rear output terminal. Connect the speaker wires correctly to the corresponding terminals. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you share the 8 wires or ground them to any metal part in the car. Do not use your own screws. Use only the supplied screws. Using wrong screws, could damage the unit.
0 To SiriusXM Connect Vehicle T u n e r - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , (optional accessory) @~ Rear output :-----------------~~RO@~L Front output 0 @~ Subwoofer output : 1+-=1!1 Fuse (lOA) I KMR-SSOU only To KCA-RCl 07MR/ KCA-RCSSMR (optional accessory) :o-- io':L ~ RCl 07MR/ KCA-RCSSMR, •' consult your KCA-RCl 07MR/ KCA-RCSSMR manual.
Removing the hard rubber frame Non-Japanese cars 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and release the two locks on the upper part of frame. Lift up and pull the frame forward as shown in the figure. ~ y / ;ro Lock Catch , 1 1 attach it in place. Removal tool (Accessory@) • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip) .
KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD only Installing the M\i:,lil:flRliaA;fi(:;¥;Jili&~c,0'''i '"\'i>'" "'"\:\f)~\\F\ 1 2 3 4 Check the installation position of the microphone (accessory@). Remove oil and other dirt from the installation surface. Install the microphone. Lay the cable up to the unit with it secured at several po sitions using tape or the like. c=\ ~ • Install the microphone as far as possible from the cell-phone. About Audio file • Playable Audio files AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.
.A.CAUTION IC (Industry Canada) Notice Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety.
~CAUTION This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-1 02 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).
Requirements Pandora 8 internet radio: CALIFORNIA, USA Requirements for listening to the Pandora® internet radio are as follows: This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca .gov/hazardou swaste/perchl orate iPhone or iPod touch • Use an Apple iPhone or iPod touch running under iOS3 or later. • Install the latest version of the Pandora® application on your iPhone.
• The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. • The "AAC' logo is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • "Made for iPod" and "Made for iPhone" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
This HD Radio receiver enables: Pso) HD2/HD3) Digital Sound) iTunes· Tagging) ((>) READY Made for ~ iPod DiPhone 0 Bluetooth® ((i 1/1IJI Designed for -~ Windows ...
Contents Before use 4 Component names 6 Audio adjustments 8 Audio control Audio preset memory Audio preset recall iPod control operation 10 14 Listening to the Pandora® internet radio Basic operations Station search Bookmark registration Search and new station registration Deletion of station Pandora source control Music disc/Audio file (CD or USB) operation 18 Tuner operation 20 Auto memory Tuner setting Direct access tuning PTY (Program Type) Program Type presetting HD Radio™ tuner control
Contents Audio adjustments Audio control ⁄ Audio preset memory Audio preset recall You can adjust the following audio control items; • You can set Bass, Middle, and Treble levels for each source. About Supreme Technology to extrapolate and supplement with proprietary algorithm, the high-frequency range that is cut off when encoding at low bit rate (less than 128Kbps, Sampling frequency is 44.1kHz).
Contents Music disc/Audio file (CD or USB) operation For the basic operations to play Music disc/Audio file contents, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Music search You can select the music you want to listen to from the device or media being played now. 1 2 Enter the Music search mode Press the [ ] button. “MUSICSEARCH” is displayed.
Contents Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U Tuner operation For the basic operations to listen to the radio, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Tuner setting Function of KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD/ KDC-X496/ KDC-452U with remote control You can set up the tuner. Direct access tuning 1 Select the Tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “TUNER” display. You can register 18 (FM)/ 6 (AM) stations with good reception automatically.
Contents Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U Tuner operation PTY (Program Type) Program Type presetting You can search for a station by selecting a Program Type. You can store a Program Type in the Preset button memory and recall it quickly.
Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Contents HD Radio™ tuner control Function of remote control Direct access tuning You can tune to a station directly by entering its frequency or channel. 1 Enter the Direct access tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. “– – – –” is displayed. 2 Select a direct access tuning method Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. Pressing the [DIRECT] button each time switches among direct access tuning methods as follows.
Contents Display settings Selecting a display type Selecting a text display Shown below are examples of display types. You can change the information displayed on each of the following sources: Display type Type A Type B Type C Type D Type E* Display information Displays 3 lines of text. Displays 2 line of text. Displays the clock. Displays the Motion graphics. Turn off the display and key illumination.
Contents Display settings Information display setting You can set the side and graphic parts of the display. 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Display select item Select the following items using the Control knob. “Settings” “DISP&ILLUMI” “Display Select” 3 Select a desired Information display setting item Turn the Control knob to select a display setting item, and then press the Control knob.
Contents General operation Adjusting the clock Adjusting the date Dual clock display Clock & date display type setting You can set the time for two different cities. You can set the display type of the clock and calendar. 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Clock Adjust item Select the following items using the Control knob.
Contents General operation Auxiliary input display setting Function of KDC-X496, KDC-452U, KMR-550U You can set the display when switched the AUX source. Muting the audio upon reception of a phone call 1 The audio system automatically mutes when it receives an incoming call. Select the AUX source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “AUX” display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. When a call comes in “CALL” is displayed. The audio system pauses.
Contents General operation Demonstration mode setting You can turn on/off the demonstration mode. 1 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 2 Select the Demonstration mode item Turn the Control knob to select “DEMO Mode”, and then press the Control knob. 3 Select a setting and determine it Turn the Control knob to select a desired setting (“ON” or “OFF”), and then press the Control knob. Exit the Function setting mode.
Contents Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering a Bluetooth device About registration of a Bluetooth device If your Bluetooth device is not yet registered, register (pair) it by referring to (page 38) , (page 39), or (page 39) . Simple Bluetooth device registration You can register a Bluetooth device using a simple procedure.
Contents Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering a Bluetooth device Registering a special Bluetooth device Simple Bluetooth device selection You can register a special device that cannot be registered normally (pairing). If Bluetooth devices have been registered but none of them is connected, you can select a Bluetooth device using a simple procedure. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob.
Contents Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Registering a Bluetooth device Deleting a registered Bluetooth device Bluetooth device registration test You can delete a registered Bluetooth device. You can check whether a Bluetooth device can be registered by operating this unit. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed. 1 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. Enter the Bluetooth mode Press and hold the [ ] button.
Contents Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for hands-free phoning Receiving a call Calling a number in the phone book Dialing a number Calling a number in the call log You can answer a phone call Press the [ ] button. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed.
Contents Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for hands-free phoning Speed dialing (Preset dial) 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed. 2 Select the Preset dial mode Turn the Control knob to select “Preset Call”, and then press the Control knob. 3 Select the number you want to recall from the memory Turn the Control knob to select a recall number (“P1” – “P6”), and then press the Control knob. 4 Make a call Press the [ ] button.
Contents Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Operation for hands-free phoning Clearing the disconnection message Press the [ ] button. “HF Disconnect” disappears. Making a call by voice dialing You can make a voice call using the voice recognition function of the cell-phone. 1 2 48 | Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed. Enter the Voice tag mode Turn the Control knob to select “Voice Tag”, and then press the Control knob.
Contents Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth audio device operation Before use • You need to register your Bluetooth audio player before using it with this unit. For more details, see (page 38). • You need to select the Bluetooth audio player you wish to connect. Refer to (page 41). Basic operations Playback mode Switching between Bluetooth devices Selecting a Bluetooth audio source Press the [SRC] button.
Contents Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth setup Registering the PIN code Downloading the phone book Displaying the firmware version By operating the Bluetooth device, specify the PIN code necessary for registering this unit. You can download the phone book data from the cell-phone to this unit so that you can use the phone book of this unit. You can view the version of the firmware of this unit. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed.
Contents Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Bluetooth setup Bluetooth detail setting “Echo Cancel Level” Sets the echo cancellation level. “-1” – ”0” – “+1” You can configure the initial settings of this unit. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 3 Select the Detailed Settings item Select the following items using the Control knob.
Contents Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD SMS (Short Message Service) Displaying the SMS Downloading the SMS SMS reply setting Return message setting You can view the SMS received by the cell-phone on the display of this unit. A newly received message is displayed. Download the short message (SMS) received by the cell-phone so that it can be read on this unit. You can select a method to reply to the received SMS. You can select a return message (language).
Function of KDC-X896, KDC-BT852HD Contents SMS (Short Message Service) Creating an original message You can create an original return message. 1 Enter the Bluetooth mode Press the [ ] button. “BT MODE” is displayed. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 3 Select the SMS Message select item Select the following items using the Control knob.
Contents SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service required) Before use • SiriusXM Satellite Radio operation requires the connection of the optional SiriusXM-Connect Vehicle Tuner (sold separately) and service. To activate the SiriusXM Vehicle Connect tuner, you will need the Radio ID. • Make a note of your Radio ID For each SiriusXM Vehicle Connect tuner, peculiar Radio ID is assigned. To confirm your Radio ID, tune to channel 0.
Contents SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service required) Preset tuning Channel scan Recalling a channel from the memory. You can scan for receivable channels for 10 seconds. Direct access tuning Enter the Preset memory mode Press the [PRESET] button. 1 You can search for a channel directly by entering its number. Select the number you want to recall from the memory Turn the Control knob to select a recall number (“1” – “24”), and then press the Control knob.
Contents SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service required) iTunes tagging Parental Lock setting ⁄ Clearing the Parental Lock setting You can store the tag of the information about the song being received, and send it to the connected iPod. You can easily find the song on the iTunes Store according to the tag sent to the iPod. You can turn on/off Parental Lock for each channel. • If a channel for which Parental Lock is turned on is selected, a pass code input screen appears.
Contents SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service required) Setting Parental Lock for Mature content Your can turn on/off Parental Lock for the adult channel. 1 Select the SiriusXM Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “SiriusXM” display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob. 3 Select the Parental Lock item Select the following items using the Control knob. “Settings” “Parental Lock” 4 Operation type Selection of numbers.
Contents SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service required) Content alert setting Editing a Content alert item Delete a Content alert item Instant Replay You can turn on/off the content alert function. You can enable or disable the registered content alert item individually. You can delete the registered Content alert item. You can replay last 30 minutes of current channel. 1 Select the SiriusXM Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “SiriusXM” display.
Contents SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner Control (optional tuner and service required) Channel skip setting Clearing the channel skip setting SiriusXM tuner setting You can register the channel you wish to skip. You can clear the skip setting for all the selected channels together. You can set the SiriusXM tuner related items. 1 Select the SiriusXM Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the “SiriusXM” display. 2 Enter the Function setting mode Press and hold the Control knob.
Contents Function of KMR-550U Remote control (Optional accessory) setup Registering a remote control ID Delete the remote control ID When connecting the remote control KCA-RC107/ KCA-RC55MR (Optional accessory) to this unit, you should register the ID for KCA-RC107/ KCA-RC55MR. You can delete the ID registered for the remote control KCA-RC107/ KCA-RC55MR (optional accessory). 1 Select the Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the “STANDBY” display. 1 Select the Standby Press the [SRC] button.
Contents Appendix About the Audio file • Playable Audio files AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file formats ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • Playable USB devices USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file systems FAT16, FAT32 Even if the audio files comply with the standards listed above, playback may be impossible depending on the type or condition of the medium or device.
Contents Troubleshooting guide The messages shown below indicates your system condition. “TOC Error” • The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is scratched a lot. • The disc is unreadable. “IN” (blink) • The CD player section is not operating properly. ➪➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to blink even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center.
Contents Specifications FM tuner section (KDC-X496/ KDC-452U/ KMR-550U) Frequency range (200 kHz step) : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 46dB) : 15.2 dBf (1.6 μV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3 dB) : 30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) : 70 dB (±400 kHz) Stereo separation : 40 dB (1 kHz) Digital FM tuner section (KDC-X896/ KDC-BT852HD) Frequency range (200 kHz step) : 87.9 MHz – 107.
Contents 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. JVC KENWOOD Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR SUBCHAPTER J IN EFFECT AT DATE OF MANUFACTURE.
MILITARY Units purchased through the U.S.A. military exchange service overseas may be serviced under warranty in the continental U.S.A., subject to the following conditions. 1) The original warranty is in effect. 2) Proof of purchase is provided to the servicer. WARRANTY FOR MILITARY MARKET Kenwood corporation is proud of thequality and workmanship of its audio equipment. This unit has been properlydesigned, tested and inspected before it was shipped to you.
U .S.A. KENWOOD USA CORPORATION This warranty will be honored only in the U.S.A. EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES KENWOOD WARRANTY This warranty is enforceable only by the original purchaser. KENWOOD'S LIABILITl' FOR ANY DEFECTIVEPRODUCT IS LIMITEDTDTHEREPAIRORREPLACEMENTOFTHEPRODUCT AT OUROPTION. KENWOOD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 1. INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL CHARGES, DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTl' CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN KENWOOD CAR STEREO COMPONENTS. DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT: DR 2.